Sophie Drewett is studying a Master’s apprenticeship at Coventry University and has over three years of experience working as a dietetic assistant in oncology. Sophie recently spent the day shadowing in critical care and has written a blog to share her thoughts on the experience. This article has been reviewed by the dietetic team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW).
The ‘Neighbourhood Model of Health and Wellbeing’ represents a major strategic reform of health and social care in Northern Ireland. Here's what it means for dietetics.
Last year, the BDA undertook a focused piece of work with members to gather robust evidence demonstrating the need to update the dietetic job profile family.
King's College London are exploring the awareness, attitudes, and current clinical practices among UK health professionals regarding the use of probiotics in the management of psoriasis.
King's College London are exploring how dietitians develop communication skills across their training and careers, and need HCPC registered dietitians and final year dietetic students to take part.
Good nutrition is important for our mental and physical health. This Food Fact Sheet will look at how following a healthy diet can protect your mental health.
A doctoral researcher from the University of Surrey is undertaking a study exploring the perspectives of cancer multidisciplinary team members (MDT) on current challenges in meetings, alongside views on the potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) in supporting MDT decision-making and clinical workflows.
A student project from Leeds Beckett University is exploring dietitians' experiences of what people with Parkinson's disease report about their eating, medication interactions, nutritional status and wellbeing.
Following a successful consultation, which members contributed to, a new mechanism for NHS mileage reimbursement is to be implemented for members working in England.
BAPEN is pleased to launch a new UK-wide survey exploring current dietary advice used in the management of malnutrition, including training on first line dietary advice and the resources available.
Last month, we joined Glasgow Caledonian University to mark 100 years of their dietetics course - the longest running dietetics degree course in Scotland.
The BDA is delighted to see the first dietitians selected by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) for the Senior Research Leader Programme.
